Analysts at Susquehanna have raised their price target for ConocoPhillips (COP) to $115, citing a positive long-term outlook despite near-term headwinds from oversupply and soft demand. The independent energy giant also stands out for its robust dividend yield.
Analysts at Piper Sandler have slightly lowered their price target for Expand Energy (EXE), the natural gas giant formed from a recent mega-merger, reflecting near-term pressures but maintaining a bullish long-term outlook for the sector.
ExxonMobil has begun commercial operations of a significant carbon capture and storage venture with CF Industries in Louisiana, marking a key step in its strategy to become a leading player in the emerging CCS network along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
A former investment advisor with ties to major Wall Street firms has been sentenced to six years behind bars for orchestrating a million-dollar fraud scheme, using client funds to finance a luxury lifestyle that included high-end cars and country club memberships.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has sparked immediate concerns on Wall Street about political influence over monetary policy, setting the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation battle.
Chevron capped off a year of strategic execution with record global production and industry-leading free cash flow growth, while outlining ambitious expansion plans from the Caspian to the Caribbean.
Shares of major video game companies plunged Friday after Google unveiled a groundbreaking AI model capable of generating interactive worlds from simple prompts, sparking investor fears of industry disruption.
In a major shift, President Javier Milei's government has formally transferred control of liquefied natural gas imports from the state-owned Enarsa to private companies, accelerating a sweeping privatization agenda amid concerns over winter supply and future prices.
Bank of America extends its partnership with Volvo Car Financial Services through 2030, solidifying its position in automotive lending. Concurrently, the bank joins JPMorgan Chase in matching contributions to the new federal 'Trump Accounts' child savings program, while advancing a dual-track expansion in digital services and physical branches.
BHP Group achieves a key milestone with full autonomy at its Escondida Norte copper pit, boosting safety and efficiency for its strategic copper expansion. Meanwhile, the miner contends with the commercial impact of China's ongoing ban on iron ore from its Jimblebar operation, forcing a reshuffle of global sales channels.
Carnival Corporation & plc sees its shares rally after posting a record $4.5 billion in operating income for fiscal 2025, reinstating a quarterly dividend, and announcing plans to consolidate its dual-listed structure into a single NYSE entity, signaling a renewed focus on shareholder returns and corporate simplicity.
Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.
DoubleVerify's nomination for a Digiday award spotlights its News Accelerator initiative, a strategic push to bolster quality journalism and advertiser confidence in digital news environments. The move comes as the industry grapples with brand safety and seeks more transparent ad placements.
Paramount Skydance is launching a new programmatic advertising platform for live sports on Paramount+ and initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a strategic shift towards monetizing its existing audience amid ongoing financial pressures.
In a significant industry pivot, Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital announces plans to completely exit Bitcoin mining, citing capital inefficiency and redirecting focus to Ethereum infrastructure and AI. This move follows a broader trend of crypto firms abandoning mining operations post-halving and amidst the AI boom.
The wealth management sector kicks off the year with strategic acquisitions and rebranding moves. Corient expands its Silicon Valley footprint, Carson integrates a long-time partner, and Cetera lures a team from Raymond James, highlighting the ongoing consolidation and competition for advisor talent.
As XRP enters a historically weak month, conflicting signals from whale accumulation, ETF flows, and exchange deposits set the stage for a volatile February 2026. Analysts pinpoint key levels that will determine the token's near-term trajectory.
A human rights group has cautioned New York state and city officials that investing public funds in Israeli government bonds may violate international law and fiduciary duties, exposing them to significant legal and financial risks.
Three years after securing $1.3 billion in state incentives, Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors' planned electric vehicle factory faces mounting public costs amid wetland mitigation and inflation, raising questions about risk allocation.
Despite posting quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, KLA Corporation's stock plunged Friday as investors focused on management warnings about component shortages, tariff impacts, and operational constraints.
